In all of the incidents, the suspect was seen fleeing the scene in a gold four-door Nissan Altima that was being driven by another person.

A photo of the suspect was captured at one of the robberies.

The most recent robbery occurred Sept. 29 at 6:15 p.m. at 2600 Barataria Boulevard in Marrero, said Sgt. Larry Dyess, a sheriff's spokesman. A man entered a business at the location, brandished a handgun, and demanded cigarettes. The suspect then fled.

On Sept. 27, the suspect entered a store at 2531 Belle Chasse Highway near Gretna at about 7:30 p.m., implied he had a weapon and also stole a large amount of cigarettes before fleeing. Finally, on Sept. 20, at about 4 p.m. the suspect approached a woman exiting a business at 457 Lapalco Boulevard near Gretna and snatched her purse before fleeing.